NOCN Level 2 Award in Computer Aided Drawing for Garden Design
Qualification summary
The qualification has been designed to enable learners to develop skills in using computer aided design (CAD) packages to support the garden design process. This qualification could be used by either existing garden designers or in conjunction with other garden design qualifications for those new to the industry.
The qualification supports the aspiration to develop creative talent within society in order to improve economic success. The specific aims of the qualification are to:
Develop basic practical skills in the use of computer aided drawing techniques to produce garden and planting plans
Develop an understanding of how computer aided drawing can support the garden design process
Provide an opportunity for existing garden designers to develop skills in computer aided drawing.
The qualification has been designed with the garden design specialists at Capel Manor College and is supported by Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the Landbased sector.
Qualification details
VRQ - Vocationally-Related Qualification
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NOCN Level 2 Award in Computer Aided Drawing for Garden Design enables progression to further study within the Garden Design sector such as: NOCN Level 3 Diploma in Garden and Planting Design; NOCN Level 3 Certificate in Garden and Planting Design or other VRQs in Garden Design at Level 3.
The qualification could be used for professional development for those already working within the Garden/Landscape Design sector.
Garden Designer
Landscaper
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03 Agriculture, Horticulture and Animal Care
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03.2
Horticulture and Forestry
Coursework
Portfolio of Evidence
Achievement of the units is through internally set, internally assessed and externally verified assessment activity. Centres devise assessment tasks to meet the specification for assessment detailed in each unit. The activity must meet the standards detailed in the assessment grid provided on each unit. If an assessment method is prescribed, it must be used to assess the unit.
Centre devised assessments will be scrutinised by the quality reviewer against the unit specification and NOCN Assessment Definitions grid to ensure reliability and validity of assessment. Centres will be required to provide samples for local and national standardisation.
The learner can achieve the qualification on completion of 2 mandatory units.
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T/501/3458 - Garden Design: Creating 2D Objects and Layout Plans
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A/501/3459 - Garden Design: Creating 3D Objects, Garden and Planting Plans